God of War Ragnarök
Wall Mural Series
To commemorate the launch of God of War Ragnarök, we partnered with five immensely talented artists who will bring key characters in God of War Ragnarök to life as they paint across the streets of Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
You can learn more about each of the five unique artists’ work in the God of War Ragnarök Wall Mural Series below. We welcome you to visit any of the sites if it’s accessible to you and witness the wall mural up close!
Singapore
Sam Lo/ ‘SKL0 is a visual artist based in Singapore with humble beginnings as an urban artist. Sam places careful consideration to the context, setting, history and sensibilities of the subject matter in order to properly communicate and express its essence, which is transformed into various mediums from large scale murals to detailed illustration to delicately hand-sculpted sculpters. Coupled with the artist’s signature style of vibrant colours and complex compositions, Sam’s pieces strive to illustrate the fabric of our society through art.
Design Inspiration: This piece celebrates the continued dynamics between father and son as we see Kratos and Atreus mature and deepen their bond through the years. Highlighting heartfelt moments, great worlds, dynamic battles and character development; we see our heroes grow into their own, providing different perspectives and dimensions to God Of War.
Wall Mural Location:
Design Orchard
250 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238905
Duration: 9th-13th Nov 2022
Malaysia
Tintoy Chuo from Malaysia is the founder and primary concept creator for Fusion Wayang Kulit which dedicated in reviving this traditional shadow puppetry art by merging it with pop culture and Sci-fi icons such as superheroes and Japanese mecha. They have been featured on CNN, Wall Street Journal, BBC UK, NZZ Folio, Nikkei Asia amongst others.
Design Inspiration: Tintoy turned Kratos and Atreus into the traditional Malaysian shadow puppets (Wayang Kulit) depicting their identities with incredible details while maintaining the principle of traditional puppet-making.
Kratos’s puppet is based on the great warrior figure of the traditional story: Hanuman, his armor and weapon were carefully transformed into shadow puppet style making it looks proper and powerful.
While Atreus was based on the great archer, Seri Rama. His costume were made to ensure the motifs and linings were smooth throughout the puppet.
In traditional Malaysian shadow puppets, puppets stand on a creature that represents their status, therefore he put Kratos and Atreus standing on the Bear and Wolf who represent them in the God of War Ragnarök.
Wall Mural Location:
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APW 29, JALAN RIONG 59100, KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
Duration: 9th Nov - 7th Dec 2022
Indonesia
Cep Toha is born in Bandung, 24 December 1989, and has been painting art ever since. In 2009, he starts working as a painter in the borders of Jordania for 4 years. Then in 2013, he joins IMural back when it kickstarted as an art community. As an artist, Toha has joined several exhibitions and meeting artists from across the world. The art of painting has helped him connect with other people while generating ideas through the paintings he created. While other artists paint to reflect themselves, Toha paints to reflect and deeply understanding others.
Design Inspiration: He painted the characters in a realistic style for the watchers to recognize the emotions and convey the message behind every stroke of the painting. This mural is inspired by a combination of personal ideas, including the Fibonacci and 2-dimensional motive that is prominent in the Batik art. The artist hopes his artwork inspires the local pride of the Indonesian people and welcome the launch of God of War Ragnarök with open arms, just like the iconic Jakarta landmark of Selamat Datang Monument.
Wall Mural Location:
Taman Fatahillah
Jl. Lada Dalam No.7, RT.7/RW.7, Pinangsia, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia
Duration: 9th Nov - 14th Nov 2022
Philippines
Jappy Agoncillo is a Muralist and Illustrator from Manila.His works are an amalgamation of various interests and experiences, resulting in pieces that are heavily layered, rich with vibrant color and detail, and eager to tell a story. He has worked with international fashion, films, technology and lifestyle brands , along with having works in New York, Los Angeles, and Mumbai.
Design Inspiration: The artwork is heavily inspired by the myths that gave rise to not only the recent God of War games, but its predecessors as well. Jappy wanted a piece that was packed full of easter eggs and story details, just as rich as the storytelling is from ancient Greek and Norse Mythology. Jappy used the myths as a basis for the elements included, like Jormungandr wrapping itself around the artwork just as the myths suggest it wraps itself around the world, Skoll and Hati teasing the beginning of Ragnarok, the flames of Muspelheim and the ice of Fimbulwinter - a call to how the Norse world began and how it will eventually end. What Jappy wanted for the artwork is not only to showcase the growth and relationship of our main protagonists, but also where they come from, what they've been through, and what lies ahead.
Wall Mural Location:
Two Parkade bldg
7th ave. cor. Lane P Bonifacio Global City, The Fort, Taguig City
Duration: 9th Nov - 9th Dec 2022
Hong Kong
James Khoo Fuk-lung is a popular and iconic Hong Kong comic artist and illustrator, has joined the comic profession in 1978. His early works include comic book covers of Oriental Heroes (龍虎門), Buddha's Palm (如來神掌), and Drunken Master (醉拳), which has created a significant influence to a generation of artists in Asia region. His other notable publications include The lawless(鐵將縱橫), Dragon Lord(龍神), Amazing Weapons 4(神兵4), The 8th Copper Man in Shaolin(少林寺第八銅人), Kung Fu(功夫), Kill The King(刺•皇) and many more.
Design Inspiration: James' drawing style was heavily influenced and inspired by American comics and Japanese manga artists. His work was representational in style and color, also meticulously detailed, His design offered an extensive insight into the background through unique and incredible visual elements. The artwork shows Kratos and Atreus ‘s cooperation and strength with Hong Kong comic style.
Wall Mural Location:
Golden Computer Arcade, 146-159 Fuk Wa Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Duration: 9th Nov - 31st Dec 2022
